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As you may know that before Islam subcontinent most of the people followed Hinduism. Sikhs were also in quite a number. It is believed that Islam had started in subcontinent with the event of splitting of moon into two halves by Holy Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. At that time a Hindu Maharaja saw the event happening live and called his subordinates to find out who has done this miracle.

He came to know about Holy Prophet . He was told that there is a messenger of Allah who teaches oneness of God and denies any distinction or discrimination on the basis of region, color, gender or social status; he calls it religion of Islam. It is narrated that he accepted Islam as his religion. That was the start of Islam in subcontinent.

After that the major event that is believed to bring the wave of Islamic revolution in subcontinent after which most of the people started accepting Islam as their religion was the entry of Muhammad Bin Qasim. It is narrated that the Muslims had came to Sind to help the Muslims already living there. Whatever the reality is, it stands a s a solid point that the local people of subcontinent were so impressed by the believes and behavior of Muslims.

As the locals observed extreme discrimination on the basis of race, the peaceful and tolerant religion fascinated them and the started to enter the circle of Islam. The advent of Islam in subcontinent depicts the true picture of influence of one’s character on the people around.

Islam is a religion of peace and tranquility. This is precisely the reason why it was spread after its advent. Before Islam was introduced in this world in its complete form, the world was in darkness. The sense of values and morality was found nowhere. Even educated people were full of immorality. But it was Islam who came into this world, spread peace and learning. People polished themselves and became civilized.

Even today, the question is raised that whether Islam was spread on the tip of sword in this world or not, the anti Islamic parties fully participate in proving Islam to be a religion that was spread on sword. but they fail to realize that Islam is a religion of peace. And how can it be spread on authoritative basis. The fact is that it conquered people’s hearts and minds. And so they entered into Islam in great numbers.

People from all over the world enter into Islam and become a part of the great Muslim Ummah. When they enter Islam, they become brother and sisters of each other. They get a feeling of being accepted by all Muslims whether they know them or not. This is precisely the reason, Islam spread so rapidly. Exactly like the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) indented. The four caliphs continued to spread Islam the same way as the Prophet did in his lifetime.

Islam is the second largest religion in the world with large number of true followers that makes one fifth of the entire population. The believers stick fast to their beliefs of oneness of God and that there is no God but Allah Subhana wa Tallah. Islam is called the religion of peace and its teachings are meant for increasing the universal harmony, love and tranquility. At present, more than a billion people who follow the faith of Islam settled around the world are making Islam as one of the largest religions on the planet across the globe.

The teachings of Islam are not at all based on any ambiguities and are illuminating the hearts of believers. As many consider that Islam is merely fulfillment of certain obligations is wrong. A misconception that becomes the root cause of problems for many Muslims it is. Because along with the duties and obligations or the way a person should behave and act are all predefined in the holy book Quran but without understanding their spirit and essence a person cannot benefit him or her with their actual effects and blessings.

Prophet Muhammad SAAS gave the Muslims practical example of how to live one’s life. He SAAS became the perfect model for the Muslims and the monotheist followers are advised to follow the footsteps of holy prophet Muhammad SAAS. But it is not just only verbal acceptance that matters here. In order to become the true follower you need to learn the essence of Islam. Islam, Quran and Sunah are going to remain unchanged or without any deformation till the Day of Judgment. However, the believer must adhere in his or her heart the true meanings of embracing Islam.

In reality, the religion Islam is broad spectrum and enshrines lot more meanings than merely being monotheistic or following the obligations. Islam means submission. Submission of one’s self to the One and Only God. He, who created the heavens and earths and all that lies in between with His immense knowledge, power and strength that is beyond the grasp of any logic, wisdom or mind.

The personal name of God or ism e zaat as believed by the Muslims is Allah. To become a true Muslim the person needs to strive for the submission. Submission to Allah SUbhana wa Tallah means total surrender and faith that no other deity or divine being is there except Allah who can give benefit or detrimental. However, the beliefs of many Muslims are a shaken and they have forgotten the essence of all the teachings of Islam. Their ignorance and less understanding of the depth or spirit of Islam is what that is keeping them divided and at loss.